Watch highlights: Port Vale 2-0 Oxford United
See the goals from Gavin Gunning and Tom Pope as Vale go through to the second round.
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Watch video: Ryan Boot hopes he has done enough to keep his place
Goalkeeper Ryan Boot paid tribute to his teammates and says it “feels good” to be back in the side.
Watch video: Neil Aspin delighted with cup win over Oxford
Manager Neil Aspin was delighted with the team’s performance and praised goalkeeper Ryan Boot for his performance.
Vale 2-0 Oxford reaction: fans hail best performance for a long time
There is praise all round for the Vale side and management after the FA Cup win over Oxford United…
Match report: Port Vale 2-0 Oxford Utd
Gavin Gunning’s first and Tom Pope’s 77th Vale goal secured a minor giantkilling in the cup as the Valiants progressed to the second round.
How did Port Vale FC get their name?
How did Port Vale FC get their name? One of the most common questions is how did Port Vale FC get their name? There is no simple answer to this question. However, the club being an offshoot of Porthill Victoria is the most realistic answer. The problem is that there is very little documented evidence […]
Football League introduces longer bans for pyrotechnic offences
All 72 Football League clubs have agreed to implement three-year bans for supporters found using smoke bombs, flares and fireworks in a bid to “put an end to the dangerous use of pyrotechnics.”
Opposing views: Oxford fans share thoughts on clash with Port Vale
Five Oxford United supporters have their say ahead of their club’s clash with Port Vale in the FA Cup first-round.
Two minute guide to: Port Vale v Oxford Utd
It’s the first round of the FA Cup – can Neil Aspin’s side serve up a giantkilling on a Friday night?
Watch video: Nathan Smith previews FA Cup with Oxford United
Port Vale defender Nathan Smith spoke to the media ahead of Vale’s FA Cup tie with Oxford United on Friday night.
Watch video: Neil Aspin previews FA Cup with Oxford United
Port Vale manager Neil Aspin spoke to the media ahead of Vale’s FA Cup tie with Oxford United on Friday night.
Playing for keeps? Boot, Hornby and Evtimov all in contention for cup game?
Neil Aspin has said that Sam Hornby could join training on Thursday as Vale have multiple goalkeeping options ahead of the FA Cup clash against Oxford.
Barnett blow leaves Vale short of striking options
Port Vale manager Neil Aspin has revealed that defender Joe Davis and forward Tyrone Barnett have joined the club’s injury list.
Where are they now: Freddie Veseli
A fascinating post-Vale career has seen the defender play in Euro 2016 and Serie A in Italy…
Forgotten forward Forrester closing on first-team return
Port Vale coach Mick Ede says he is happy with striker Anton Forrester’s progress after returning from injury.
Stobbs and Turner impress for reserves as Evtimov plays in goal
Jack Stobbs and Dan Turner pressed their claims for a first-team place while Neil Aspin gave a strong hint that Ryan Boot will play against Oxford on Friday.
Evtimov starts for Port Vale reserves – is Boot set for FA Cup bow?
Goalkeeper Dimitar Evtimov has been named in Port Vale’s reserve line-up to face York City on Tuesday afternoon but there is no place for Ryan Boot.
Where are they now: Paulo Tavares
The experienced midfielder has now returned home after his spell at Vale Park…
Where are they now: Andrew Little
One of a select band of Port Vale Internationals, the Northern Ireland forward is now to be found in the Scottish lower leagues
Ultimate Port Vale XI subs: the sub goalkeeper
We’ve moved onto the bench players for our Ultimate Port Vale XI vote. We already have a winner as the starting keeper but who should be his back-up?
Where are they now: Ben Williamson
Has the former Vale forward finally found his level after a move to the National League?
Where are they now: Achille Campion
The French striker now has a championship medal after moving to Ireland…
Loanwatch: Port Vale youngster involved in cup giantkilling
Following on from his part in Leek’s club record away win, Vale midfielder Mike Calveley was in the line-up as Leek Town served up a cup giantkilling.
Where are they now: Andre Bikey
After a brief spell with Vale, the veteran defender is now playing for a former manager – but in India…
Watch video: Danny Pugh on the defeat to Swindon
The Port Vale captain says the side “conceded three poor goals from our point of view” as the Valiants lost to Swindon.
Watch video: Neil Aspin on the defeat to Swindon
The Port Vale manager pulled no punches with his post-match assessment of the performance.